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Dressability have begun their search for a new Head of Income Generation to lead their fundraising, administration and community engagement areas.

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Head of Income / Business Manager who will help build upon the 25 years of work Dressability has completed in the local community, altering and adapting clothing for people of all ages with learning and physical disabilities, and those with limited dexterity.

This newly created role will report directly to the Board of Trustees, and involve all the financial aspects of running a successful charity

Key elements of the role include strategy and business management, proven fundraising ability and staff management and a knowledge of Management Accounts & Payroll. (negotiable)

Dressability is at a key point in its journey, and the Head of Income will have an opportunity to build on our success and shape the future.

If you’re passionate about making a difference for those with disabilities, have previous charity experience, and feel you have the right skills for our Charity, then please get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

· Working with the Board of Trustees to develop, co-ordinate, and action the Charity’s strategy and business plan. Setting objectives and managing the challenges and conflicting priorities to ensure the viable running of the services we provide

· Ensure the Charity operates in accordance with the Charity Governance Code, its policies and procedures as well as best practices in order to fulfil all legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities

· Submitting accurate updates, annual returns and other necessary documents to the Charity Commission and Companies House

· Provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees, detailing operational performance, fundraising outcomes, and strategic initiatives

FUNDRAISING AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT

· Develop and execute fundraising strategies to support the organisation’s mission and growth objectives in conjunction with the Grants & Trusts Fundraiser

· Research, prepare and submit funding applications to include Lottery bids.

· Source diverse income streams and funding to ensure long-term financial stability

· Handle the day-to-day finances of the organisation, managing bank accounts and investments and liaising with accountants and auditors

· Monitoring our income and expenditure against targets as laid out in the business plan

· Work with the Board of Trustees to set annual budgets and monitor spending

· Give external presentations showcasing Dressability’s work in order to secure funding

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

· Provide Line Management to a small team of admin employees ensuring efficient operations including monitoring standards and performance and the prioritisation of workloads

· Prepare monthly management accounts & reports for board meetings

· Manage health and safety on the premises as well as adherence to all policies and procedures. Named first Aider.

· Co-ordinate on-site events relating to funding including campaigns, meetings, press briefings, hosting visitors etc

· Liaise with Service Delivery Manager to ensure smooth day to day running of the charity.

· Manage social media & website to increase our reach

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £39,000.00 per year (Pro Rata)

Expected hours: 18 – 24 per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

If you’d like to know more about this role or would like to arrange a chat, please email 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐬@𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐮𝐤

Dressability have been busy making gowns for radiotherapy patients for the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

These gowns were well received by the team at Maidstone Hospital who provided some great feedback.

“The quality of the gowns is outstanding and we genuinely appreciate the time, effort and care that has gone into making each one. These will make a real difference to our patients, offering them comfort and dignity during their treatment”.

As with all good causes, we were so pleased to help and hear how our work makes such a difference to those in need.

Dressability teamed up with our good friends at Swindon Lions Club in order to provide debranded coats to the homeless.

The coats were delivered to BOSH (Bristol Outreach Services for the Homeless) by Andi of Swindon Lions. These could then be distributed quickly to those who need them most.

Debranding the coats prevents them from being sold on and encourages their continued use.

We love working on projects such as this to ensure we are working sustainably and responsibly.

Dressability were absolutely delighted to accept a £750 donation from the Ashton Keynes Women’s Institute.

This money was raised from selling teas and coffees throughout the year, with members donating their time in order to make an impact within the community.

We are so grateful, as the donation enables us to keep helping others through our services.

Thank you to everyone who enabled this donation, from everyone at Dressability.

Uniform adaptations can have a massive impact on a student’s quality of life and their ability to play, learn, and feel included, giving them the chance to feel comfortable, confident, and able to focus on their studies.

As a charity, our funding allows us to alter and adapt garments at a subsidised and affordable cost.

Our alterations are tailored to each student’s needs, including;

– Replacing buttons with Velcro or magnets.

– Creating back or side openings to make dressing easier.

– Creating collar openings to aid dressing.

– Altering arm lengths and taking up trousers to fit the wearer.

– Adding waterproof layers.

– Creating openings for feeding tubes and other medical equipment.

– Altering school ties to clip-ons or elastic.

– And more…

To find out more or arrange a visit, call 01793 512878 or email mail@dressability.org.uk

It’s Monday and our Dressability group of volunteers are busy working on de-branding.  

At Dressability we try to be as environmentally conscious as possible.  We love the thought that these de-branded items of clothing will be avoiding landfill and instead benefitting those in need in our area and further afield.